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Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimisers

Safety

WARNING!

When modifying an existing installation, turn OFF the inverter ON/OFF/P
 switch and the AC circuit breaker on the main AC distribution panel. 

CAUTION!

Power Optimisers are IP68/NEMA6P rated. Choose a mounting location where 
Power Optimisers will not be submerged in water.

CAUTION!

The Power Optimiser must be operated according to the technical specifications 
provided with the Power Optimiser.

CAUTION!

Cutting the Power Optimiser input or output cable connector is prohibited and 
will void the warranty.

CAUTION!

All PV modules must be connected to a Power Optimiser. 

CAUTION!

If you intend to mount the Power Optimisers directly to the module or module 
frame, first consult the module manufacturer for guidance regarding the 
mounting location and the impact, if any, on module warranty. Drilling holes in 
the module frame should be done according to the module manufacturer 
instructions.

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   Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimisers

Summary of Contents for Energy Bank

Page 1: ...Installation Guide Single Phase Energy Hub Inverter with Prism Technology For Australia Version 1 1...

Page 2: ...y time and without notice You may refer to the SolarEdge web site www solaredge com for the most updated version All company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademark...

Page 3: ...es cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the f...

Page 4: ...y Version 1 1 August 2021 Added support of SolarEdge Energy Bank and LG RESU Prime batteries Version 1 0 January 2021 First release of this guide Revision History 3 Single Phase Energy Hub Inverter MA...

Page 5: ...ackage Contents 21 Identifying the Inverter 21 Inverter Interfaces 21 Mounting the Inverter 25 Selecting a Residual Current Device RCD 28 Chapter 4 Installing the Battery Optional 30 Chapter 5 Connect...

Page 6: ...e Inverter Cover 51 Removing the Connection Unit Cover if applicable 51 Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection 52 Verifying the Connection 54 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting 55 Identifying Errors 5...

Page 7: ...met CAUTION Denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage or destruction of the product Do not proceed beyond a caution sign...

Page 8: ...on the product WARNING Opening the inverter and repairing or testing under power must be performed only by qualified service personnel familiar with this inverter WARNING Do not touch the PV panels o...

Page 9: ...to the inverter due to incorrect interlock installation or use of an interlock that is incompatible with the SolarEdge system will render the SolarEdge warranty invalid For more information on connect...

Page 10: ...g conditions as described in the technical specifications supplied with the unit NOTE The batteries must be certified according to local regulations and supported by the SolarEdge inverter firmware NO...

Page 11: ...components and includes a DC Safety Switch The Energy Meter is used by the inverter for export import and consumption readings and for Smart Energy Management applications such as export limitation t...

Page 12: ...and Smart Energy Management The Backup Interface must be installed to allow the operation of the batteries and inverter during backup 100A microgrid interconnection device disconnects the house loads...

Page 13: ...ad screwdrivers set Non contact voltage detector Cordless drill with a torque clutch or screwdriver and bits suitable for the surface on which the inverter and optimisers will be installed Use of an i...

Page 14: ...ssary shocks If the original package is no longer available use a similar box that can withstand the weight of the inverter refer to the inverter weight in the specification datasheet provided with th...

Page 15: ...ovided with the Power Optimiser CAUTION Cutting the Power Optimiser input or output cable connector is prohibited and will void the warranty CAUTION All PV modules must be connected to a Power Optimis...

Page 16: ...manufacturer should explicitly verify compatibility with the Power Optimiser connectors and the Inverter DC input connectors A third party test report by one of the listed external labs TUV VDE Bureau...

Page 17: ...ower Optimisers or between a Power Optimiser and the inverter Extension cables can be installed between Power Optimisers only from row to row around obstacles or pathways within a row and from the end...

Page 18: ...ng as long as the minimum number of unshaded Power Optimisers connected in a string of modules is met If under typical conditions fewer than the minimum Power Optimisers are connected to unshaded modu...

Page 19: ...e Power Optimiser or through the mounting holes 3 Attach each Power Optimiser to the rack using M6 or M8 stainless steel bolts nuts and washers or other mounting hardware Apply torque of 9 10 N m 4 Ve...

Page 20: ...he string s first power optimiser to the Plus output connector of the string s second power optimizer When connecting S Series Power Optimisers be sure to connect the short Minus output connector of o...

Page 21: ...meanings from those in traditional systems For more information about the SolarEdge system s string voltage and current refer to the VOC and ISC in SolarEdge Systems Technical Note available on the So...

Page 22: ...astening the inverter to the mounting bracket One 9V battery Identifying the Inverter Refer to the sticker on the inverter that specifies its Serial Number and its Electrical Ratings Provide the seria...

Page 23: ...ault files se combiner box installation guide aus pdf CT gland for connection of external CTs DC Safety switch connects and disconnects the DC power to the system Two communication glands for connecti...

Page 24: ...ds then released Starts pairing Pairing is indicated by all 3 LEDs blinking simultaneously LEDs LEDs three LEDs indicate by color and state on off blinking 1 flickering 2 alternating 3 different syste...

Page 25: ...th the monitoring platform is established Pairing Blinking Blinking Blinking Wake up Grid Monitoring OFF Blinking Blinking System Producing OFF ON S_OK ON No S_OK OFF Night mode no production OFF Flic...

Page 26: ...y LED color and ON OFF P switch position Indication ON OFF P Switch Position LED Color Comment Red Green Blue Percentage of AC Production 0 ON 1 OFF OFF OFF This indicates power production as percenta...

Page 27: ...cial brackets purchased separately from SolarEdge and SS304 stainless screws are required 1 Determine the inverter mounting location on a wall stud framing or pole It is recommended to mount the inver...

Page 28: ...et a Lift the inverter from the sides or hold it at the top and bottom of the inverter to lift the unit into place b Lower the inverter onto the U shaped indentations as shown below Let the inverter l...

Page 29: ...for the RCD as required for certification DIN VDE 0126 1 1 The default value for electrocution protection is 30 mA and for slow rising current is 300 mA If an external RCD is required by local regulat...

Page 30: ...ip current of the external RCD The internal RCD will trip if the current is higher than the allowed current but because the internal inverter RCD automatically resets when the residual currents are lo...

Page 31: ...instructions In addition follow these guidelines Make sure the battery s circuit breaker switch is OFF Measure the necessary length between the and the battery for all cables Mark polarity on DC cabl...

Page 32: ...e sure not to damage internal components SolarEdge will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of incautious cover removal 3 Install a conduit of the required diameter To insta...

Page 33: ...n panel 2 Strip 2 5 60 mm of the external cable insulation and strip 0 6 15 mm of the internal wire insulation Figure 11 Insulation Stripping AC Cable 3 Pass the AC cable through the conduit 4 Connect...

Page 34: ...because the inverter has no transformer Grounding earth ground of module frames and mounting equipment of the PV array modules is acceptable NOTE SolarEdge s fixed input voltage architecture enables t...

Page 35: ...r make sure the battery is powered off SolarEdge Energy Bank 1 Toggle off the battery ON OFF P switch 2 Turn off the battery circuit breaker LG Chem Prime Battery Turn off the circuit breaker Use the...

Page 36: ...s of the DC cables to the battery input terminals in the combiner box 3 Take the second pair of DC cables and connect them to the inverter output terminals in the combiner box 4 Connect the other ends...

Page 37: ...terface as explained in the installation manual that comes with the Backup interface 2 Open Communication Gland 1 at the bottom of the Connection Unit 3 Feed the other end of the communication cable t...

Page 38: ...CT connection 4 Close the CT gland to a torque of 5 5 N m Installing the 9V Battery A 9V battery is supplied with the inverter to enable the inverter to start production in case of a power outage To i...

Page 39: ...the AC output from the additional inverters must be connected to the Backup Interface Use a circuit breaker CB UPG xx 01 purchasable from SolarEdge For more information refer to the Backup Interface...

Page 40: ...onnect one end of the communication cable to the RS485 1 connector on the communication board For more information refer to the HD Wave inverter Installation Guide 2 Pass the other end of the communic...

Page 41: ...connect For communication options refer to Setting Up Communication with the Monitoring Platform on page 49 Before arriving at the site download SolarEdge SetApp application to your mobile device fro...

Page 42: ...settings Menus may vary in your application depending on your system type To access the Commissioning screen Do one of the following During first time installation Upon activation completion in the S...

Page 43: ...er starts converting power after the initial connection to the AC the inverter enters Wake up mode until its working voltage is reached This mode is indicated by the flickering green inverter LED When...

Page 44: ...hat the green inverter LED is steadily lit Your SolarEdge power harvesting system is now operational Configuring Communication with Other Devices If the above devices have not been auto detected durin...

Page 45: ...N 2 Switch the inverter ON OFF P switch to ON 3 In SetApp select Commissioning Maintenance Diagnostics Self Test Battery Self Test Run Test 4 Wait for all tests to complete and check the results in th...

Page 46: ...ng for time of use arbitrage applications The Backup application can be used whether or not PV modules are installed at the site The backup function is disabled by default and can be enabled for on gr...

Page 47: ...comparing their performance to that of other components of the same type Pinpoint the location of alerted components using the physical layout The monitoring platform enables accessing site informatio...

Page 48: ...imiser selection per site size and enables report generation You can create a project in Designer and export the site design with the string layout to the monitoring platform For more information refe...

Page 49: ...com solaredge web p home createSites If you have not yet signed up go to https monitoring solaredge com solaredge web p createSelfNewInstaller 2 Fill out all required information in the screen which i...

Page 50: ...r and the switch of the Connection Unit if applicable is turned OFF and the AC is turned OFF When configuring the communication parameters while the inverter cover is removed make sure that the ON OFF...

Page 51: ...r installation guide pdf Cellular This wireless communication option enables using a cellular connection to connect one or several devices depending on the data plan used to the monitoring platform Th...

Page 52: ...nal components SolarEdge will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of incautious cover removal Removing the Connection Unit Cover if applicable 1 Switch off the AC circuit br...

Page 53: ...escribed above 2 Open Communication Gland 1 CAUTION The gland includes a rubber waterproof fitting which should be used to ensure proper sealing 3 Remove the plastic seal from one of the large opening...

Page 54: ...ctor see Figure 21 d Use a crimping tool to crimp the connector e Connect the Ethernet connector to the RJ45 port on the communication board see Figure 20 8 For the switch router side use a pre crimpe...

Page 55: ...nd outgoing data 11 Verify the connection as described in Verifying the Connection on page 54 Verifying the Connection After connecting and configuring a communication option perform the following ste...

Page 56: ...the methods described below To identify the error type using the inverter LEDs 1 Move the ON OFF P switch to P position for 2 seconds and release it 2 Observe the LED lights and use the following tab...

Page 57: ...backed up loads during a power outage The loads are not backed up Check the following The inverter is producing power The Backup function is enabled as explained in Enabling StorEdge Applications on p...

Page 58: ...ation Consult your network IT Configure Static IP or set to DHCP Gateway not responding Ping to router failed Check the physical connection to the switch router Check that the link LED at the router s...

Page 59: ...ly configured 4 Use a method independent of the SolarEdge device to check whether the network and modem are operating properly For example connect a laptop to the Ethernet router and connect to the In...

Page 60: ...string Connect all Power Optimisers Panel s not connected properly to Power Optimiser inputs not applicable to smart modules Connect the modules to the Power Optimiser inputs String reverse polarity C...

Page 61: ...ected in the string and that no module outputs are connected without a Power Optimiser If the problem persists proceed to the next step Power Optimiser s malfunction 1 Disconnect the wires connecting...

Page 62: ...A2 2005 DIN EN 60947 3 VDE 0660 107 2006 03 IEC 60364 7 712 2002 05 DIN VDE 0100 712 2006 06 In compliance with these standards follow the instructions below to disconnect DC power 1 1 Move the inver...

Page 63: ...e 184 264 5 Vac AC Frequency Range nominal 50 60 5 Hz Maximum Continuous Output Current 14 19 23 28 38 46 A Total Harmonic Distortion THD 3 Power Factor 1 adjustable 0 9 to 0 9 Utility Monitoring Isla...

Page 64: ...6500 20000 W Max Input Current 5 8 5 11 14 16 5 22 5 27 5 Adc Maximum Inverter efficiency 99 2 European Weighted Efficiency 98 8 99 Reverse Polarity Protection Yes Battery Storage Supported Battery Ty...

Page 65: ...t for local connection STANDARD COMPLIANCE Safety IEC 62103 EN50178 IEC 62109 AS NZS3100 Grid Connection Standards AS NZS4777 Emissions IEC 61000 6 2 IEC 61000 6 3 IEC 61000 3 11 IEC 61000 3 12 INSTAL...

Page 66: ...tallations with multiple inverters For a single backup inverter operation rated current in backup is 90 of the stated value 5 A higher current source may be used the inverter will limit its input curr...

Page 67: ...he error indicated on the SetApp mobile application on the monitoring platform or by the LEDs if there is such an indication System configuration information including the type and number of modules c...

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